A Simple Summer Flower Craft for Kids!

Looking for an easy sunflower craft for preschoolers? This colorful tissue paper sunflower craft is a fun and inexpensive activity that’s perfect for summer, a flower theme, or a plant life unit. With just a few basic craft supplies, children can create a beautiful sunflower while building fine motor skills, practicing cutting, and expressing their creativity.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or home daycare provider, this simple flower craft is easy to set up and makes a cheerful decoration for your classroom or home.

If you enjoy this activity, be sure to explore our Preschool Crafts collection for hundreds of hands-on activities for young children. You’ll also find even more seasonal ideas in our Summer Crafts category.

Why You’ll Love This Sunflower Craft

Easy enough for preschoolers with minimal assistance
Uses inexpensive supplies you may already have
Great for classrooms, daycare, homeschool, and home
Encourages creativity and imagination
Perfect for summer learning themes
Makes a beautiful bulletin board or classroom display

Learning Benefits

Craft projects are much more than just fun; they’re wonderful learning opportunities!

While making this tissue paper sunflower, children practice:

Fine motor skills
Scissor skills
Hand-eye coordination
Bilateral coordination
Following directions
Color recognition
Creative expression
Patience and concentration

This activity also pairs perfectly with lessons about flowers, plants, gardens, pollinators, and the life cycle of a sunflower.

Supplies Needed

Blue Construction Paper
Yellow Construction Paper
Tissue Paper (Yellow)
Jumbo Craft Stick
School Glue
Green Marker
Black Marker
Scissors
Pipe Cleaners (we prefer gold for the center; Optional)

Helpful Tip: For younger preschoolers, pre-cut the flower petals ahead of time. Older children can practice cutting their own petals for extra fine motor development.

How to Make a Tissue Paper Sunflower

Step 1

Cut several sunflower petals from folded sheets of yellow tissue paper. Layering the tissue paper allows you to cut multiple petals at once.

Step 2

Glue the petals around the center of the flower, overlapping them to create several layers. Adding multiple layers makes the sunflower look full and realistic.

Step 3

Color a craft stick green. Glue it onto the blue construction paper to create the stem.

Step 4

Create the flower center by coloring a circle with a black marker or gluing on a black paper circle.

For extra texture and sparkle, wrap a gold pipe cleaner into a spiral and glue it in the center of the flower.

Step 5

Allow everything to dry completely before displaying your beautiful sunflower!

Make It Your Own

Try adding your own creative touches:

Paint the background with watercolor before assembling.
Add green paper leaves.
Create an entire sunflower field.
Write children’s names on the stems for a classroom display.
Add fingerprints or painted seeds to the flower center.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this sunflower craft best for?

This craft works well for toddlers (with assistance), preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early elementary students.

Can toddlers make this craft?

Yes! Adults may want to pre-cut the petals, but toddlers can enjoy gluing the flower together.

Can I use construction paper instead of tissue paper?

Absolutely! Construction paper petals are sturdier and easier for younger children to cut, while tissue paper creates a softer, layered effect.

What skills does this activity teach?

Children practice:

Fine motor skills
Cutting
Hand-eye coordination
Creativity
Following directions
Spatial awareness

Final Thoughts

This Easy Tissue Paper Sunflower Craft is one of our favorite summer crafts because it’s simple to prepare, inexpensive to make, and always turns out beautifully. Whether you’re teaching a preschool flower unit, planning a summer art activity, or simply looking for an afternoon craft, this cheerful sunflower is sure to brighten everyone’s day.

Have you made this sunflower craft? We’d love to hear how it turned out! Leave a comment below and share your favorite flower-themed activities.

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